The purpose of the Head of Programme position is to assume overall responsibility for programme development and strategic vision in the country promoting learning and a cost conscious culture as well as ensure effective and constructive communication between related functions and Area offices.
Generic responsibilities
These responsibilities are the same for all Head of Programme positions and cannot be modified:
Specific responsibilities
Generic professional competencies for this position:
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of the context in Kenya and Tanzania-Advantageous Culturally sensitive, with the ability to work within different cultural contexts Experience in resource mobilisation and in particular working with private foundations, social enterprise, Embassies, EU, US donors and UN agencies Proven experience of working in partnership with local and national actors from civil society and private sector Empowering and building trust and community mobilizationFor more detailed information see the attached Job Description
Additional Information:
Grade: 11
Reports to: Country Director
Supervision of: CC Specialists, Grants, M&E and Emergency
Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
Travel: 40%
What We Offer
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative
24 months fixed term contract An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fieldsInternal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.
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This position is open to Kenya and Tanzania Nationals.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.
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